Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield (thumb) expected to practice Wednesday

Oct 19, 2026

Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield missed his third straight game on Sunday, but the team is hoping that his absence from the lineup will be ending soon.

Mayfield’s dislocated right thumb has also kept him off of the practice field since he was injured in Week 3, but he tested his ability to throw the ball last week and head coach Todd Bowles said at a Monday press conference that the current plan is for Mayfield to be involved in practice this week.

Related players: Jalon Daniels

Fantasy Impact:

After that, the Bucs plan to evaluate Mayfield this week to determine his status for Week 7. We'll likely know more later in the week, but if there is any chance Mayfield can play, he'll be on the field with the Bucs sitting at 1-5.

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Falcons sign QB Andy Dalton, cut QB Cooper Rush

Pro Football Talk

2 hours ago

The Falcons are making a change in their quarterback room.

Andy Dalton is signing with Atlanta, and he’ll take up the roster spot the Falcons will open up by cutting Cooper Rush, according to multiple reports.

Related players: Michael Penix Jr., Tua Tagovailoa, Jack Strand

Fantasy Impact:

It was reported the Eagles were interested in bringing back Dalton but he declined and signed with the Falcons. Dalton probably slides in as the QB3 in Atlanta, but as the story pointed out, Penix and Tua have had their injury issues, which probably factored into Dalton's decision.

Eagles QB Jalen Hurts out for season with blood clots in lungs

Adam Schefter on X

3 hours ago

Jalen Hurts will be out for the season after doctors discovered multiple blood clots in his lungs.

Related players: Tanner McKee, Joe Milton

Fantasy Impact:

Hurts's agent released a statement that Hurts will continue to be around the team and get blood thinners, and has no function limitations. He'll have to avoid football activities. She added she expects Hurts to make a full recovery and it will have no long-term effects, which is obviously great news. From a fantasy angle, McKee should remain the starter for at least the short term. While he flashed at times in a loss to the Panthers, overall it wasn't a great performance. The Eagles signed Joe Milton away from the Cowboys last week, and with Hurts now out for the year and the Eagles sitting at 2-4, it wouldn't be a surprise for the Eagles to see what they have with Milton. The team has not signed Hurts to an extension at this point and those who follow the team will say there is a chance the Eagles move on from Hurts after this year. GM Howie Roseman has set the team up with several early draft picks over the next two seasons so it's also possible they make a move for a QB in the draft.

Cardinals RB Zonovan Knight suffered full body cramps

Cardinals.com

3 hours ago

Zonovan Knight rushed for 80 yards on just 15 carries.

Knight might've had more. He suffered full body cramps much of the second half, limiting his playing time (and perhaps taking a piece from the Cardinals' red zone package.)
Related players: Tyler Allgeier, Jeremiyah Love

Fantasy Impact:

With Love out, Allgeier looked to be a decent fantasy play in a tough matchup against the Rams. But it turned out to be Knight who was a much more efficient back. Allgeier had just 38 yards on 18 carries. If this seems familiar, Knight had a few games last season where he averaged over 4 YPC for the Cardinals and was likely at least a fantasy flex option. He added four TDs last season as well. If Love remains out, it seems like Knight will have a chance to at least earn some carries away from Allgeier.